How to Get Into Trinity School

• Create an account through Trinity’s online admissions portal.
• Submit the initial online application
  • Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
• Pay the $75 application fee
  • The fee is automatically waived for families applying for financial aid

• Attend the Kindergarten Open House, if possible
• Participate in the parent-to-parent roundtable and community events
• Complete a parent/guardian tour and interview
  • Parents/guardians interview with a member of the admissions team

• Children participate in developmentally appropriate activities with a member of the admissions team.

• Trinity may arrange an observation at the child’s current school or on campus
• An observation may be waived for families who live too far away to attend in person

• Send a report from the current school.
• Submit a short video clip of the student (optional).
  • The video should be casual, observational, and under 60 seconds
  • Families may submit an action photo instead or skip this step
• Ensure the application file is complete by January 8, 2027

• Submit the financial aid application through Clarity
• Deadline: January 8, 2027, for prospective families

Applications for Grades 1–4 are considered when openings become available through student attrition. Trinity encourages interested families to apply, but submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or campus visit.

• Submit the application:
  • Create an account through Trinity’s online admissions portal.
  • Submit the initial online application
  • Pay the $75 application fee if the application is processed.
    • The fee is automatically waived for families applying for financial aid
• Attend events and school visits:
  • Attend the virtual information session for Grades 1–4, if possible
  • If an opening becomes available, Trinity may contact the family to schedule a school visit
  • The visit may include:
    • Parent/guardian tour and interview
    • Student assessment and interview
    • Classroom visit, if requested
• Submit supporting materials:
  • Send the school report from the student’s current school.
  • Take the ISEE Primary (required for Grades 2–4)
  • Submit teacher recommendations:
    • Grades 2–3: One recommendation from the current teacher.
    • Grade 4: Two teacher recommendations.
• Submit a writing sample (required for Grades 2–4)
  • The writing sample should ideally be a school assignment with teacher comments and an explanation of the assignment.
• Complete the application file by January 8, 2027
  • Since admission depends on available openings, the timeline for these grades may vary.
• Financial aid (if applicable):
  • Submit the financial aid application through Clarity.
  • Deadline: January 8, 2027, for prospective families.
  • Financial aid may be limited for applicants to non-entry grades.

These grades are considered non-entry points at Trinity, meaning openings depend on whether current students leave. Families are encouraged to apply, but Trinity may not be able to interview every applicant.

• Submit the application:
  • Create an account through Trinity’s online admissions portal.
  • Submit the initial online application.
  • Pay the $75 application fee.
    • The fee is automatically waived for families applying for financial aid.
• Attend events and schedule a visit:
  • Attend the applicable open house or information session.
  • Complete the required application materials.
  • If an opening becomes available, Trinity will contact the family to schedule a campus visit and interview.
• Submit supporting materials:
  • Submit the school administrator recommendation.
  • Send fall semester grades.
  • Send final transcripts from the previous two school years.
  • Submit standardized test scores as required for the grade.
  • Complete the application file by January 8, 2027.
    • Interviews and campus visits may take place later if openings arise.
• Financial aid (if applicable):
  • Submit the financial aid application through Clarity.
  • Deadline: January 8, 2027, for prospective families.
  • Financial aid may be limited for applicants to non-entry grades.

Grade 9 is a primary entry point at Trinity, and the school invites applicants and their families to participate in its admissions process.

• Submit the application:
  • Create an account through Trinity’s online admissions portal.
  • Submit the initial online application.
    • Application opens: September 8, 2026.
    • Deadline: November 15, 2026.
  • Pay the $75 application fee.
    • The fee is automatically waived for families applying for financial aid.
• Schedule a campus visit:
  • Schedule the visit through the admissions portal by November 15, 2026.
  • The campus visit includes:
    • A personal conversation.
    • A group activity.
    • A student-led tour.
    • A written assessment.
• Take an admissions test:
  • Submit either the ISEE or SSAT.
  • Test scores must be from an administration taken between August and December of the application year.
• Submit supporting materials:
  • Submit the English teacher recommendation
  • Submit the math teacher recommendation
  • Submit the guidance counselor or principal recommendation
  • Send fall semester grades
  • Send final transcripts from the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 school years
  • Submit the parent/guardian statement
  • Submit student essays
  • Ensure all supporting materials are received by January 8, 2027
• Financial aid (if applicable):
  • Submit the financial aid application through Clarity
  • Deadline: January 8, 2027, for prospective families
• Admissions decision:
  • Decisions will be released February 19, 2027

Applications to Grades 10–11 are considered when openings become available through student attrition. Interested students are encouraged to apply, but interviews and admission depend on available space.

• Submit the application:
  • Submit the initial online application through Trinity’s admissions portal.
  • Application fee: $75, collected only if the application is processed.
  • Families applying for financial aid may qualify for an application fee waiver.
  • Application deadline: November 15, 2026.
• Complete the admissions interview:
  • Trinity will contact families if an opening becomes available and an interview can be arranged.
  • Interview format and scheduling will be communicated directly by the admissions office.
• Submit supporting materials:
  • Take the ISEE or SSAT, if required for the grade
  • Submit teacher recommendations, if requested
    • Recommendations may include the current English and math teachers and a school counselor or principal
  • Send transcripts and report cards from the current and previous school years
  • Submit the parent/guardian statement, if required
  • Supporting materials are generally due by January 8, 2027, but families should confirm the timeline with Trinity if contacted about an opening